ETF Sales Trader at Old Mission (Hong Kong, China)
Old Mission· Hong Kong, China·
Job description
Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.
About the Role
Old Mission is looking for an ETF Sales Trader in our APAC office that will help build and maintain meaningful trading relationships on behalf of the firm. This individual will work with our institutional clients to execute their trading strategies, leveraging Old Mission’s technology and global trading desks to deliver a positive and consistent experience. Still a small, yet growing team.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage relationships with institutional clients of the firm
- Work closely with our principal trading desks, serving as a central point of contact between internal stakeholders and our external clients and partners
- Ensure efficient execution of ETF block orders via RFQ platforms or voice, as well as working orders
- Cross sell with other global trading desks within Old Mission (US ETFs, Equities, etc.)
- Willingness to travel / attend industry events and client meetings as needed
- Assist clients with pre/post trade information as needed
Required Skills
- 2-5+ years of experience in a sales and/or sales trading role (Fixed Income, ETFs, and/or Equities) within financial markets
- Willing to be on the road often (5-10 business days per month)
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail - working with customers & internal trade desks
- Team player and go-getter attitude
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in relevant field
Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.
Why work at Old Mission
- Culture & Values: “Outwardly competitive culture with a flat hierarchy that respects good ideas, wherever they come from.” Transparency and collaboration are core. oldmissioncapital.com
- Immediate Responsibility: Traders, engineers, and operations staff are given ownership of critical processes from day one; new hires work at scale and measure impact in real time.
- Work Environment: Modern offices with well-stocked kitchens and plenty of social opportunities; founders and senior leaders remain accessible on the trading floor.
- Learning & Growth: Formal education program combined with hands‑on mentorship. Engineers get exposure to the entire technology stack (Python, C++, Kubernetes, etc.) and traders learn from desk heads directly.
- Compensation & Reviews: Employer rating of 4.2/5.0 (42 reviews) with high marks for culture (4.6), compensation (4.4), and career development (4.6). linkedin.com
- Work Policy: Likely office‑focused given trading floor environment; roles are based in Chicago, New York, and London.